What is start date in SAP LOD-ANA - SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Term: start date

• Component: LOD-ANA

• Component Name: SAP Analytics Cloud

• Description: The date and time when a task or a process begins.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Start date is a feature in SAP Analytics Cloud (LOD-ANA) that allows users to set a specific date from which the data in their reports and visualizations will be pulled. This feature is useful for creating reports and visualizations that focus on a specific period of time, such as a month or quarter. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the start date feature, users must first select the data source they want to use for their report or visualization. Once the data source is selected, users can then select the start date from the drop-down menu. The start date can be set to any date within the range of the data source. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the start date, it is important to remember that the data will only be pulled from the start date onwards. Therefore, if you want to include data from before the start date, you will need to adjust the end date accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The start date feature is closely related to the end date feature, which allows users to set a specific end date for their report or visualization. Together, these two features allow users to create reports and visualizations that focus on a specific period of time.